UN Pushes for Inclusive Transition in Syria as Sanctions Relief Hinges on Progress
The UN urges a credible political process in Syria while concerns grow over governance, transparency, and external interference.
- UN special envoy Geir Pedersen emphasized the importance of an inclusive transitional government in Syria to secure sanctions relief and ensure stability.
- The US has issued a six-month sanctions exemption to facilitate humanitarian aid and energy transactions, with the EU considering similar measures later this month.
- Concerns persist over Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) governance, including transparency issues, unresolved militia integration, and alleged human rights abuses by officials.
- Pedersen warned that ongoing Israeli airstrikes and potential Turkish military actions could undermine Syria's fragile political transition.
- The postponed national dialogue conference, a key step toward forming a transitional government, faces criticism over representation and its alignment with UN-backed pluralist principles.
The Guardian 
